The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting With Legendary Bookmaker Art Manteris

The Bookie Art Manteris
"The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game" is now out, and it is a "must read".
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Sporttrade’s Struggles Highlight Challenges for Prediction Markets

Sporttrade
The Capitol Forum recently published an article examining the difficulties Sporttrade has faced trying to operate an exchange-style sports prediction platform under existing state gambling laws.
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No More Credit Card Deposits at Bookmaker.eu: Following Industry Trend

Credit cards
This follows an industry trend whereby DraftKings and FanDuel no longer allow for credit card deposits.
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North Carolina February Sports Betting Numbers See Lowest Paid Wagers Since August, But an Increase Over Last Year

North Carolina
In February, the gross wagering revenue for the state's licensed interactive sports wagering operators totaled $58,058,337. After the 18 percent tax rate is applied, the estimated tax proceeds for the month would be $10,450,501.
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DraftKings New 'Super App' to Combine Sportsbook, Casino, Lotteries Into One Platform

DraftKings super app
The move comes as DraftKings and some of its competitors are looking to enter the lucrative prediction market space, a move that is drawing the ire of some state regulators.
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Offshore Sportsbook Everygame Demands Photo of Crypto Wallet...And What's in it?

Doh!
Customer can't receive a payout until they do so. Doh!
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Is Heritage Sports Assuming Control Over Some Jazz Sports Accounts?

Question marks
Various industry sources are telling Gambling911.com that long established Jazz Sports appears to be knocking on death's door and it is no longer a matter of if, but when this will occur.
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Las Vegas Casinos See More Than 15K Canadian Visitors in One Month By Honoring $1CAD as $1USD

Plane flying over Vegas Welcome sign
Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino to Continue Currency Parity Program Through Aug. 31.
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Lil Baby, X7Dave Reportedly Sign Multi-8-Figure Contract With Spartans.com Online Casino

Spartan

Streamers these days are making a killing promoting online casinos. 

Such is the case with the signing of X7Dave (David Raizman) is a prominent, high-stakes casino streamer.  He is reported to have just signed a $32 million annual deal with Spartans crypto casino, featuring a $2 million community leaderboard, making him one of the top creators in the gambling space.

Lil Baby (real name Dominique Armani Jones) is a highly successful American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, who also just signed with Spartans online casino in late February. 

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Caesars Race & Sportsbook Unveils New Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin Las Vegas

Summerlin Resort sportsbook opening
Former VGK defenseman Deryk Engelland placed the ceremonial first bet at the brand new Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin on Tuesday.
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End of an Era as Bookmaker.eu Shifts to Recreational Betting Model

Bookmaker.eu website

Once known for taking all types of action, Bookmaker.eu has announced it will no longer be offering certain betting markets to professional sports gamblers. 

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The Convoluted Inside Look Into What is Going on With Jazz Sports: Founder Talks of Harrowing Ordeal

Jazz Sports
"I was attacked, kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed by people (who took over Jazz)."
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How Bookies Can Use World Cup Betting Software

FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup resulted in over 1 billion viewers and that number is expected to be higher in 2026 with this summer's World Cup.
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Why Your “Best Sportsbook” Might Be Wrong for You: A Betting-Style Match Guide (Casual, Value Hunter, High-Volume)

Sports bettor on both his phone and laptop
If you ask ten bettors for the “best sportsbook,” you’ll get ten confident answers—and half of them will be wrong for you. Not because the sportsbooks are scams or the reviewers are clueless, but because sportsbooks are built for different kinds of customers.
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Sportsbook Reviews 2026: Where to Bet Online (and How to Pick the Right Bookmaker)

Sports betting phone and laptop shown
The “best” online sportsbook in 2026 depends on what kind of bettor you are. Some players want mainstream markets and big promos. Others want fast payouts, simple rules, and a platform that holds up during peak events.
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Massachusetts Will Now Require Sportsbooks to Notify Gamblers of Reduced Limits Within 48 Hours

Limits
Massachusetts unanimously approved a regulation that requires sportsbooks to notify bettors within 48 hours of limiting their account.
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PokerStars No More? FanDuel Poker Rebrand Coming

PokerStars
Plus FanDuel launches sportsbook in El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico.
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PPH Fight Odds: Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez

Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night in Houston features a solid card with the main event being Sean Strickland at +205 vs. Anthony Hernandez at -240 at most UFC bookie platforms.
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JazzSports.ag Not Paying

Man with empty pockets
As first reported by Gambling911.com leading up to this year's Super Bowl, Jazz Sports out of San Jose, Costa Rica is undergoing serious insolvency and upheaval.
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Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 38.6% in Pennsylvania, 6.5% Drop in New Jersey

Sports betting

Online sports betting revenue amounted to $67.6 million while retail wagering generated a total of $3.8 million, per numbers reported by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday. 

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BookieCo Shut Down One Week After Torture Videos Surface

Sorry Closed sign
BookieCo owner being held in shooting incident that took place last month.
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Fanatics Wazdan Partnership Will Make 15 Casino Games Available to West Virginia Residents

Fanatics Wazdan partnership
Wazdan, a Malta-based online casino game developer, has joined forces with Fanatics, a leading apparel company that is fast becoming one of the top internet gambling and sports betting ventures.
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TRUEiGTECH Unveils Enterprise-Grade Prediction Market Platform for Operators

TRUEiGTECH
TRUEiGTECH is introducing enterprise-grade prediction market software infrastructure enabling operators to launch “bet-on-anything” markets.
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New Zealand Declares Prediction Markets as Gambling

New Zealand
New Zealand regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs, has stated that prediction market operators cannot offer what it considers gambling products to New Zealand residents under current laws.
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New CFTC Chariman Michael Selig Vows to Take on States Over Prediction Markets

Michael Selig CFCT Chairman
The new chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, made it abundantly clear that he is going to back the right of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to do business in all 50 US states.
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Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Tacoma Paid Out $140,700 on Seahawks Future Bet: Original Stake Was Just $2,100

Seahawks win Super Bowl 60
Great press but beware if you decide to park here.
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Prediction Market News February 16: The Draw of Young People is Huge, NBC Commish No Issue With Giannis Kalshi Partnership

Adam Silver
“In the case of Giannis, from what I understand, it’s a minuscule investment. Much smaller than 1%, so that does not violate the rules that have been collectively bargained with the Players Association.”
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The Origins of the So-Called 'Winna Casino Scam'

Winna.com site
No verified proof of an actual scam and some players swear by this uber popular online casino.
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Rovell: DraftKings Took $54 Billion, But Potentil Liability was $2.5 TRILLION?

DraftKings and FanDuel stock price
Indeed, DraftKings and FanDuel's stock were both getting crushed Friday and hitting three year lows. So what gives?
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Canadian Olympic Curler Accuses Sweden in 'Premeditated' Attack Following Cheating Allegations

Marc Kennedy
Marc Kennedy acknowledged he "probably could have handled it better" after launching an expletive-laden outburst toward Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson, who accused him of breaking rules by "double-touching" ......
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